Calvary Chapel Elk Grove Sunday

156. John 15:18-25 Hated Without A Cause-Part 5 Pastor Phil Ballmaier Calvary Chapel Elk Grove 9-12-21 Join Pastor Phil Ballmaier of Calvary Chapel Elk Grove as he works his way through the Gospel of John on Sunday Mornings. Jesus is now just hours from the Cross and He has chosen this time to remind us that because we love Him, the world may not love us. If the world persecuted Him, it will persecute us. In today's message Pastor Phil shares how suffering for a true believer is necessary for growth as it purifies us, causes us to rely upon Him, it's proof that we are truly His, and can be a testimony to others. Suffering is all part of counting the cost to follow Him. Sadly some pastors leave out this very essential teaching—and misrepresent what it takes to follow Jesus—painting an inaccurate 'all flowers and rainbows' unbiblical picture. Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow Me", and it comes at a cost. Are we willing to lay down our lives for the One Who paid for ours with His